17 Low-Growing Perennials That Are Perfect to Grow Around Your Garden Border

Below, we share the best low-growing perennials to elevate your garden border. Want more gardening tips? Woodland Phlox Peg Aloi / The Spruce This low-growing, shade-loving phlox blooms for weeks in spring. Photos by R A Kearton / Getty Images The flowers range from white to pale violet blue to lavender. Woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) increases each year, and divides easily. Both have sprightly flowers in a wide range of pinks, purples, and blues....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Jessica Roberts

17 Marvelous Midcentury Modern Lighting Ideas

There are many different versions of the classic fixture. Retro Industrial Lighting in Vibrant Colors Upscale Constructiontransformed this once unloved attic into a joyfulplay space. Skylights make the most of natural light during the day. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto At night tworetroindustrial lights brighten things up. The safety yellow fixtures add a pop of bright color to the vibrant room. The lights are our favorites. Kelly Martin Interiors...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Karen Diaz

17 Outdoor Chair Plans

They’ll add a lot of style for little cost to your deck, porch, or yard. These chairs are a great way to start making your ownDIY patio furniture. You’ll also find a few projects to help you makeover your existing outdoor furniture. The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto These are chairs that you’ve got the option to really sit into and enjoy the day. Everyone will be fighting to sit in this chair!...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Jordan Richard

17 Over the Toilet Storage Ideas That Actually Look Amazing

Open shelves hold everything from bins to towels. Lean a Lovely Ladder Michaeala Harris Appreciaterustic styleby setting up your bathroom with a cute ladder. This can be super fun to style, but still feel tidy and organized. The Spruce / Jacob Fox This wooden piece is off the beaten path and adds character and charm to this bathroom setup. A towel bar attached to the bottom shelf is the perfect finishing touch....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Brian Gonzalez

17 Patio Tile Ideas for an Instant Outdoor Upgrade

Looking for some tiled patio inspiration? We’ve rounded up designer-approved patio tile ideas that utilize a variety of materials and aesthetics. all great choices no matter your budget. The Layered House/Jess Isaac While the furnishings are minimal, the juxtaposing materials bring it all together. “They wanted something a little more cost-effective and without the worry of staining,” she says. She then added a pop of color with outdoor folding chairs, a blue fixture, and plants....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · James Weber

17 Pretty Shade Garden Ideas That Don't Need Lots of Light to Thrive

Want more gardening tips? A damp shade, on the other hand, will have moist soil and different plant requirements. For damp shade, look atferns,bleeding hearts, andcowslip. Photos by R A Kearton / Getty Images For dry shade, consideranemones,euphorbia, andhellebore. Lay small pavers as a footpath through the shade garden, or nestle a bench among the plants. Youll thank yourself on those extra hot and bright days when the rest of the yard is less bearable....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Kevin Watson

17 Simple Ways to Beautify a Small Bathroom Without Remodeling

The Spruce / Almar Creative “I love my small boring bathroom"said no one ever. Its your home after all, and you should be able to make every square inch of it better. Thesedoable ideaswill help you pull the plug on what’s ugly without remodeling. The Spruce / Almar Creative Add Unique (And Cheap!) Flooring Has your bathroom floor seen better days? Peel and stick tiles will renew it. East Coast Creative Blog/Lowes...

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Maria Williamson

17 Simple Ways to Keep Spiders Away from Your Home Naturally

Here are 17 ways to get rid of spiders in your home naturally. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? A vacuum is the best way to remove spider webs and egg sacs. Take the time to look under furniture and dark corners for the sacs that will produce dozens of spiders. Be sure to empty the vacuum dust cup or dispose of the bag outside. Cardboard boxes are particularly attractive to a spider because it can find other insects to prey on....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Cynthia Aguilar

17 Small Cabins You Can DIY or Buy for $300 and Up

Small cabins are the ideal cozy spot to reconnect with the great outdoors. There are variousstyles of cozy cabinsincluding A-frame, rectangular, mobile, prefab kits, and custom blueprints. The building company creates modern dwellings wrapped in reclaimed wood that specifically meets the state’s building codes. The Spruce /Christopher Lee Foto DIY Log Cabin Joalex Henry ThisDIY this small cabinby Joalex Henry is the perfect rustic getaway. His little abode uses mostly reclaimed materials, a boon for the wallet and the environment....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Joyce Erickson

17 Small Living Room Layouts That Can Make Any Room Seem Larger

Check out these smallliving room layout ideasand design tips for inspiration. Want more design inspiration? Face the Fireplace Aliving room fireplace wallcreates an instant focal point. Fantastic Frank Desiree Burns Interiors oriented the seating area with the sofa facing the fireplace. A swivel armchair adds additional seating without blocking flow in the open-plan layout. Tina Ramchandani Creative chose a double-armed industrial-style sconce in this NYC living room for a sleek feel....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Jessica Hill

17 Smart Ways to Store Scarves

Fold them using a tri-fold method and organize them by color for a visually pleasing storage system. Use larger, decorative hooks so the scarves stay in place and don’t get damaged. Their fabric lining protects all items from snagging or ripping and keeps everything neatly enclosed. The Spruce / Jacob Fox Since its contents are not visible, add a label to quickly identify what’s inside each bin. Install one or multiple bars on a wall and tie your scarves onto it....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Michael Grimes

17 Stylish DIY Radiator Covers

Radiator cover kits mask the radiator fins while allowing the passage of heat. you’re able to even place heat-sensitive items like plants on a well-insulated radiator cover. Read on for DIY radiator cover ideas that can turn eyesores into eye candy. The Spruce / Sarah Crowley Camouflage your radiator with false doors and panels. Itll conceal your radiator stylishly with nobody ever knowing what you have behind the door panels....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Timothy Williams

17 Stylish Ways to Organize Baby Clothes

So go ahead and usher in order and organization to simplify your life with these 17 simple solutions. Add Another Closet Rail Needmore roomfor your tiny fashionistas growing wardrobe? Baby clothes are short and do not need as much hang space as adult clothing. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Keep those adorable two-piece outfits together by clipping the pants or skirts to the bottom part of the hanger. Think Door Storage If you are short on storage space, you probably can go vertical....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Cynthia Davis